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Registered Veterinary Nurse

Employer
Firstvets
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Salary
Salary up to £30K DOE + Benefits
Closing date
5 Apr 2024

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Sector
Practice
Role
Veterinary Nurse
Hours
Full-time
Firstvets (Heaton)

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Firstvets, Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne / No OOH / Salary up to £30k FTE DOE + Benefits

A new opportunity has arisen for an RVN to join our Firstvets Team situated in Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. We are a busy small animal practice with a varied caseload. The practice is well equipped including cardiac ultrasound, digital radiography, separate dental theatre, fully equipped main theatre and orthopaedic kit. We are a VN training practice with proven record of accomplishment of developing colleagues (In house Clinical Coach and Teacher that can guide you through your journey) and will fully support you in whatever discipline you choose and Schedule 3 is actively encouraged.

CVS Group operates across small animal, farm animal, equine, laboratories and crematoria, with over 500 veterinary practices, referral centres and sites in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and the Netherlands. In the last five years we have invested nearly £80 million in our sites, facilities and equipment, in addition to industry leading training and support, to give the best possible care to animals. As part of our mission to be the employer of choice within the Veterinary industry, we have launched our ‘Nursing Career Pathway' which has been developed to give a clear career progression route for nurses across our first opinion, referral and equine practices. As a Nurse within our CVS family, you truly can have a lifelong career which can take you in many directions. Be the Nurse you want to be! - https://vimeo.com/907579490/1f7fab9f0c?share=copy

This is a Full Time position of 40 hours per week worked over 4 or 5 days including 1 in 5 Saturday days and 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.

Our Nurses are involved in every aspect of the practice, including:
  • Conducting extensive nurse consults
  • Assisting the vets in their consults and theatre
  • Managing stock
  • Training future RVN's
  • Completing Schedule 3 procedures (in-house and external training can be provided)
  • Performing many lab tests including ear and urine cytology
  • Heavy involvement in all dental procedures


In return, you will receive:
  • Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)
  • CPD and further studies encouraged - your learning and clinical growth is important to us!
  • 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme
  • Long Service Holiday – receive 1 extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • CVS Refresh – one of our health and wellbeing rewards. Our teams receive a weekly allowance to spend on tasty treats or fitness classes!
  • Mental Health first aiders - our people are at the heart of what we do, and your health & wellbeing matters!
  • Maternity/Adoption Pay – 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay
  • Fertility & pregnancy loss policy
  • Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
  • Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!
  • Discounted pet treatments
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most
  • Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex
  • Performance bonus scheme
  • Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
  • Internal career progression and transfers available – with a network of over 500 practices, we can support you should you need to relocate
  • Recommend a Friend rewards - Financial bonus up to £5000 for referring your Vet and Nurse friends!


To enquire informally please email karolina.kinder@cvsvets.comor CALL/TEXT/WHAT'S APP Karolina on 07770 685 414, or send your CV and covering letter to our Head Nurse sarah.robson@firstvets.co.uk

To apply via our on line portal, please click ‘Apply Now' where we will be in touch!

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